Basel Backpack - Hostel  

In Basel’s Gundeldingen, a short 10-minute walk from the main train station (SBB) and within easy walking distance of Basel University. Close to major sights like Basel Zoo, the Basel Art Museum and the Collection Ludwig, this budget-friendly, pet-friendly hostel puts you near the city’s cultural core.

Housed in a renovated factory complex with an industrial-chic vibe, Basel Backpack - Hostel offers dorms plus family and deluxe rooms. The property has 16 individually decorated guestrooms with desks, showers and hairdryers. It’s family-friendly, accessible (elevator) and pet-friendly, with daily housekeeping and a friendly multilingual staff.

Expect a lively bar and an on-site restaurant, a shared kitchen, terrace and garden, plus bikes to rent and an arcade/game room. There’s a library, picnic and barbecue area, a children’s playroom, parking, laundry and a safe-deposit box. Tour/ticket assistance is available for local excursions.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout, in-room desks, express check-in and luggage storage make short stays and working-on-the-go easy.

An on-site restaurant serves local flavors and the bar/lounge is perfect for after-hours drinks. Continental breakfast is available daily from 8:00–11:00 for a fee, and the shared kitchen lets you cook your own meals.